Opel Signum
| Opel Signum | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Opel (General Motors) |
| Also called | Vauxhall Signum |
| Production | 2003–2008 |
| Assembly | Rüsselsheim, Germany |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Large family car |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Epsilon platform |
| Related |
Fiat Croma Chevrolet Malibu Opel Vectra Saturn Aura |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm (111 in) |
| Length | 4,636 mm (182.5 in) |
| Width | 1,798 mm (70.8 in) |
| Height | 1,466 mm (57.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,490 kg (3,280 lb)-1,715 kg (3,781 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Opel Insignia |
The Opel Signum is a large family car that was engineered and manufactured by the German automaker Opel from 2003 to 2008. It was almost exclusively sold in Europe. In the United Kingdom, it was rebadged and sold under the Vauxhall Signum name. The Opel Signum was largely based on the Opel Vectra, and used the long-wheelbase version of the GM Epsilon platform, also used by the Opel Vectra Caravan.
The car was based on an unusual concept of a very large hatchback with a nearly vertical tailgate. Its dimensions place it between traditional large family cars and executive cars. In most markets, it was also priced accordingly (more expensive than the Opel Vectra, but less than e.g. Audi A6). The Opel Signum was intended to capture a whole new market segment.
From March 2008, the Vauxhall Signum was no longer listed on Vauxhall's current price list, which implied that RHD production ended, and both the Opel Signum and the Opel Vectra were replaced in October 2008 by the Opel Insignia range.
2001 Opel Signum2 Concept
2003–2005 Opel Signum
Although the Signum shares many components with the Vectra, the rear tailgate is completely different
2003–2005 Opel Signum
2005–2008 Opel Signum
Badged as a Vauxhall Signum for the UK
The Opel Signum2 Concept is a luxury hatchback presented by Opel at the 2001 Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany, and the 2001 Bologna Motor Show in Italy. Design elements from the car were later used in the production Signum, which went into production in 2003. In November 2000, sketches of the Signum2 were present.
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